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location npi number

loc_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The national provider identifier for a physical service site. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the location across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for location management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

loc_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loc_npi VARCHAR(100),  -- location npi number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loc_npi as location_npi_number
FROM claims;

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